Cleaning iBook trackpad?

carve · Mar 20, 2006, 08:40 PM

I'm sorry I couldn't find the other thread for this but I need to clean my iBook G4 really badly.My trackpad is turning a slimy brown color and I use it for school and show my friends my powerpoint projects I do and there always like "EWWWWW!" why is your trackpad so dirty? So back to the subject if you guys can give me any household materials or product that can clean my trackpad by messing it up.

Macluver101

California · Mar 20, 2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by macluver101

I'm sorry I couldn't find the other thread for this but I need to clean my iBook G4 really badly.My trackpad is turning a slimy brown color and I use it for school and show my friends my powerpoint projects I do and there always like "EWWWWW!" why is your trackpad so dirty? So back to the subject if you guys can give me any household materials or product that can clean my trackpad by messing it up.

Macluver101

Go to the grocery or drug store. buy a Mr. Clean magic eraser or a generic magic eraser. It will erase the dirt on your palm rest, but DO NOT use it on your keyboard as it is a slight abrasive and will take off the key imprints.

I think it will work fine on the trackpad itself but go easy on it. On the surrounding palmrest/topcase, it works like a charm. Also get an iSkin for the keyboard -- protects against germs spills and dust.

calebjohnston · Mar 20, 2006, 08:45 PM

Just do NOT use rubbing alcohol - I've read about this, and it just kills trackpads and can strip the paint/color.

Mar 20, 2006, 08:40 PM	#1
carve macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2006	Cleaning iBook trackpad? I'm sorry I couldn't find the other thread for this but I need to clean my iBook G4 really badly.My trackpad is turning a slimy brown color and I use it for school and show my friends my powerpoint projects I do and there always like "EWWWWW!" why is your trackpad so dirty? So back to the subject if you guys can give me any household materials or product that can clean my trackpad by messing it up. Macluver101
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calebjohnston macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2006	Just do NOT use rubbing alcohol - I've read about this, and it just kills trackpads and can strip the paint/color.
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